Unit name | Research Skills |
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Unit code | AENGM0012 |
Credit points | 30 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Rahatekar |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Aerospace Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This is a compulsory 30 cp unit.
Aim: To develop a portfolio of core skills to underpin a successful research career.
On successful completion of the unit, the students will be able to: undertake an original research activity, plan and prepare a concise, written technical report, orally present a technical subject, including handling questions and tailoring technical and specialist knowledge and information to a broader audience, and adopt a high standard of record keeping and management of information.
The following teaching components will be covered in this unit
A. Composites Literature Review B. Numerical Modeling of Composites C. Communicating Research D. Journal Club
Ongoing project supervision provided by project supervisor(s).
Short discussion report after every group discussion A Final individual oral presentation Report outline, final report and presentation.
Students are advised individually by their project supervisor(s) on appropriate references depending on their project.